Chennai Metro Rail on Tuesday morning, December 2, informed that a train between High Court Station and Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Metro Station was halted due to a technical issue. The incident occurred during peak hours when office goers were stuck in the train.
The metro train has stopped moving, likely due to a power failure inside the tunnel and several passengers were stranded inside the train, according to the news agency PTI. However, Chennai Metro Rail said all stranded passengers were immediately and safely evacuated.
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Metro Rail stated that the affected train had also been withdrawn from the line to resume services. "Normal operations have resumed at 06.20 AM. We regret the inconvenience caused," said Chennai Metro Rail in a post on X.
A video shared by PTI shows stranded commuters struggling in the dark, where no lights in the packed train compartment. Chennai Metro Rail assured commuters that all safety protocols were followed and regular services are now back on schedule.